Cuba is safe and legal to visit. Lightning kills more people in Cuba than guns. The chance of experiencing violent crime in the United States is 23 times greater than in Cuba. There are no mass murders in Cuba.

As of Saturday 25 May 2019, all world travel advisories – except the White House – consider Cuba safe and suggest travelers merely exercise normal preparation and planning measures when visiting Cuba.

Donald Trump is the only world leader who imposes prohibitions and warnings on travel to Cuba upon his people.

No other nation supports Trump’s “sonic attack” travel warning against Cuba. No scientist or doctor believes the alleged “sonic attacks” are possible, indeed most consider the story to be science fiction, and many doubt the claimed events ever took place.

Our organization together with all U.S. Cuba tour operators rejects the Trump Cuba travel warning as purely vindictive and politically motivated with the objective of hurting the Cuban people and discouraging interaction between regular Americans and Cubans. The Trump Cuba travel warning is not based on concern for the health and well-being of American travelers. Cuba remains among the safest nations in the world for visitors. The entire U.S. industry encourages Americans to continue to visit Cuba.

Zika Virus in Cuba The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that travelers protect themselves from mosquito bites.

Hotel star rankings are assigned based upon the number of amenities and services offered. This designation system is used in the Americas. In Cuba, hotels are generally older and less well maintained than in the United States. So, for example, a five star hotel in Cuba, while having the same number of amenities and services, will not appear or feel like a similarly appointed facility in the States.

Comparing star ratings in Cuba to those in the United States

Five Stars. Facilities with the best accommodations available in Cuba with a full range amenities and services. Equivalent to four star in the States. Few are avaliable and they are expensive.

Four Stars. Good facilities offering quality accommodations with many amenities and services. Equivalent to a three-star hotel in America.

Three Stars. Medium class facilities with comfortable rooms, fewer of amenities and services. Good if on a budget. Comparable to modest three star in the North.

Two Stars. Modest accommodations with limited amenities and services. Can be uncomfortable. Think roadside motel.

One Star. Basic accommodations offering few amenities and services – similar to a hostel for youth and backpackers.